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The [[Mystic Castle]] or '''Castle Mystic''' was a funhouse attraction south of the first [[Old Mill]] next to the [[Laughing Gallery]]. Built in 1904,<ref>"Olentangy Park, Theater and Zoological Garden." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' 1 May 1904. Pg. 29.</ref> it was described in the ''Columbus Sunday Dispatch'' as "full of mirth and mystery."<ref>"Grand Opening Olentangy Park, Theater and Zoo." ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch.'' 24 April 1904. Pg. 4.</ref> | The [[Mystic Castle]] or '''Castle Mystic''' was a funhouse attraction south of the first [[Old Mill]] next to the [[Laughing Gallery]]. Built in 1904,<ref>"Olentangy Park, Theater and Zoological Garden." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' 1 May 1904. Pg. 29.</ref> it was described in the ''Columbus Sunday Dispatch'' as "full of mirth and mystery."<ref>"Grand Opening Olentangy Park, Theater and Zoo." ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch.'' 24 April 1904. Pg. 4.</ref> | ||
This attraction had the endless tunnel, the haunted swing, the rocky pass, the collapsable platform, the grotto, Kelly's slide, Jacob's ladder, the fountain of youth, the observatory, the magic mirror, the drunkard's pathway, Dooley's art gallery, the mysterious elevator, and other features. It was constructed under the personal supervision of J.W. Zarro of Cincinnati.<ref name="coneyisland">"Olentangy Park, a Coney Island Rival" ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch.'' 1 May 1904. Pg. 4.</ref><ref name="billboard0423">''The Billboard.'' 23 April 1904. Vol. 16. Issue 17. Pg. 8.</ref> | This attraction had the endless tunnel, the haunted swing, the rocky pass, the collapsable platform, the grotto, Kelly's slide, Jacob's ladder, the fountain of youth, the observatory, the magic mirror, the drunkard's pathway, Dooley's art gallery, the mysterious elevator, and other features. It was constructed under the personal supervision of J.W. Zarro of Cincinnati and his Zarro Amusement Device Company.<ref name="coneyisland">"Olentangy Park, a Coney Island Rival" ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch.'' 1 May 1904. Pg. 4.</ref><ref name="billboard0423">''The Billboard.'' 23 April 1904. Vol. 16. Issue 17. Pg. 8.</ref> | ||
The attraction was in the area of the [[Dancing Pavilion (Second)|second Dancing Pavillion]], so the attraction most likely closed in 1906.<ref>Barrett, Richard E.. ''Columbus, Ohio: 1898-1950 in Vintage Postcards.'' Postcard Image. United States: Arcadia, 2002.</ref> | The attraction was in the area of the [[Dancing Pavilion (Second)|second Dancing Pavillion]], so the attraction most likely closed in 1906.<ref>Barrett, Richard E.. ''Columbus, Ohio: 1898-1950 in Vintage Postcards.'' Postcard Image. United States: Arcadia, 2002.</ref> | ||
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Revision as of 22:18, 2 August 2023
Mystic Castle
| Other Name(s) | Castle Mystic |
|---|---|
| Type | Funhouse |
| Park Section | Midway |
| Built | 1904 |
| Opened | 1904 |
| Closed | Abt. 1906 |
| Architect | J. W. Zarro |
| Number of Stories | 1 |
The Mystic Castle or Castle Mystic was a funhouse attraction south of the first Old Mill next to the Laughing Gallery. Built in 1904,[1] it was described in the Columbus Sunday Dispatch as "full of mirth and mystery."[2]
This attraction had the endless tunnel, the haunted swing, the rocky pass, the collapsable platform, the grotto, Kelly's slide, Jacob's ladder, the fountain of youth, the observatory, the magic mirror, the drunkard's pathway, Dooley's art gallery, the mysterious elevator, and other features. It was constructed under the personal supervision of J.W. Zarro of Cincinnati and his Zarro Amusement Device Company.[3][4]
The attraction was in the area of the second Dancing Pavillion, so the attraction most likely closed in 1906.[5]
Gallery
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The Midway at Olentangy Park (c. 1904-1906) showing the original Ye Old Mill, Mystic Castle, and Laughing Gallery.
References
- ↑ "Olentangy Park, Theater and Zoological Garden." Columbus Evening Dispatch. 1 May 1904. Pg. 29.
- ↑ "Grand Opening Olentangy Park, Theater and Zoo." The Columbus Sunday Dispatch. 24 April 1904. Pg. 4.
- ↑ "Olentangy Park, a Coney Island Rival" The Columbus Sunday Dispatch. 1 May 1904. Pg. 4.
- ↑ The Billboard. 23 April 1904. Vol. 16. Issue 17. Pg. 8.
- ↑ Barrett, Richard E.. Columbus, Ohio: 1898-1950 in Vintage Postcards. Postcard Image. United States: Arcadia, 2002.